Katheryn Elizabeth Hudson (born October 25, 1984), known professionally as Katy Perry, is an American singer, songwriter, and television judge. After singing in church during her childhood, she pursued a career in gospel music as a teenager.
Perry signed with Red Hill Records and released her debut studio album Katy Hudson under her birth name in 2001, which was commercially unsuccessful. She moved to Los Angeles the following year to venture into secular music after Red Hill ceased operations and she subsequently began working with producers Glen Ballard, Dr. Luke, and Max Martin.
After adopting the stage name Katy Perry and being dropped by The Island Def Jam Music Group and Columbia Records, she signed a recording contract with Capitol Records in April 2007.
American Idol: Katy Perry gives harsh critique to Heather Russell after cover of Harleys In Hawaii
dailymail.co.ukKaty Perry gave a harsh critique to a young contestant who performed her song on Sunday's episode of American Idol.Heather Russell, a 20-year-old musician from Toronto, wowed judges Lionel Richie, 71, and Luke Bryan, 44, with her jazzy, run-filled rendition of Katy's tune Harleys In Hawaii.Her vocals were light and flexible, and Lionel called theme 'phenomenal,' saying, 'I have never in my life witnessed a voice that had total control.' Harsh critique:Katy Perry gave a harsh critique to young contestant Heather Russell who performed one of her songs on Sunday's episode of American IdolLuke agreed that Heather had 'immense amounts of potential,' and seemed awestruck by her.Katy, 36, however, was not impressed after warning Heather not to.
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